Don’t Make a Resolution. Do This Instead.

As the new year approaches, the pressure is loud: New year. New you. Fresh start. Do it now or fall behind. 

When it comes to weight loss, that message creates the very cycle you’re trying to escape.

In this episode of The Scales of Wellness, I break down why New Year’s resolutions so often backfire and what to do in lieu of setting resolutions (or "intentions" or "goals" that feel exactly like resolutions).

We explore:

• The hidden message behind “new year, new you” and how it fuels shame, burnout, and quitting
• Why urgency and strict timelines don’t lead to clarity or empowerment around food
• How fear-based decisions keep you stuck in survival mode with your body
• What actually creates lasting weight loss and peace around food
• A quieter, more sustainable way to enter the new year—without pressure or punishment

This conversation is about stepping out of the resolution cycle and into something more honest, more compassionate, and far more effective long-term.

If you’re tired of fighting yourself—and ready to approach weight loss with more ease, awareness, and support—this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

Interested in working together? Book a no-pressure 30-minute call with me to explore how coaching gives you guidance without pressure and support without shame: https://calendly.com/legally-balanced/30min

Make 2026 the year you make progress!